Difference between G&L 2500L Tribute and Musicman Stingray 5H.

[davidgary73]

Thanks guys for the input.

@JasonOksa

The GNL does have pretty nice bottom and variety of tones but slight weak on the B string if i'm not mistaken(read from other forum).

Knowing that SR5H it's not gonna give me the variety of tones like GNL, it's still gonna be an awesome bass.

Btw, congrats on your new purchase mate.

@Russel

I watched that clip too many times..hahhaha. But he is using SR5HH.Was looking out for a SR5H demo and it's not easy to find. Founs some but the sound quality is pretty bad on youtube.

@Psycho Ward

I hope the SR5H and the Sterling sound is not too far apart. Does it?

 

[Rano Bass]

This one sounds good to me [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxi-MLcgPPk&feature=related]YouTube - Musicman Stingray 5 test[/ame]

I would buy a Ray but i have nothing against G&L, they're just not my thing.

 

[davidgary73]

Thanks Rano Bass. That's the best so far. Very nice slap n pop sound and finger style is also very cool. I wonder what settings did he use.

 

[LDonnie]

Does the Stingray 5H sound as good as the Bongo or both are equally fantastic sounding?

Sorry for such question as i have never play both basses before.

Cheers

This is a very subjective matter. From my standing point, I would definitely pick the StingRay as the better sounding bass. The Bongo sounds good too, but VERY different. Even though I prefer 5-stringers I always seem to levitate towards my SR which is a 4-string (yes a fiver is coming).

 

[Ken Baker]

I own a SUB5 (poorman's SR5), a Bongo 5HHp, and a US L-2500.

These are three VERY different sounding basses. All wear the same strings. All have pretty much equal playability, though the feel is obviously way different.

The SUB5 is, to me, classic StingRay 5 in tone. Punchy, clean fundamentals. Not particularly flexible, but a decent variety of tones can be had within the realm of its EQ. The B string is quite good for a 34" scale bass. Easy on preamp inputs. A little over 10 pounds.

The Bongo is just plain huge. Especially with the piezos, this is a very flexible instrument. Good tone that can tear through a mix on sheer power alone. Good B string, particularly at the lower end, though it gets a tiny bit less defined as I move up the fretboard. One should guard one's preamp inputs carefully. 10 pounds even.

Like the others, the L-2500 is a joy to play and is also a monster. It has that ceramic pickup G&L aggressiveness going on, so being clearly heard in a mix isn't an issue. Very flexible pickup and coil switching means that a wide variety of tones are available. Excellent B string with good clarity up the board. Can be run active or passive (or without a battery). This bass is hot and can easily overpower a preamp, so a wary finger over the input pad button is usually needed. 8.25 pounds.

The OP referred to the Tribute, which is G&L's import line. Build quality on the imports is really excellent, but the USA's is notably better. Tuners are slightly different and not compatible. Bridges and pickups are the same items. Preamps are functionally the same but physically different. Necks on both are excellent, but the USA is better. Frets on the Tribute are the same size as the EBMM basses; the USA frets are a bit wider and PLEK'd at the factory.

Ken...

 

[AtomicPunk]

I had a G&l Tribute L-2500, and for the life of me, I could not get the sound I wanted out of it. Too many switches and gizmos for me. I sold it after giving it a solid try for a few gigs. The Stingray is a much better bass, in my opinion. Everything from tone to feel of the neck.
And nothing beats a Bongo.

 

[Russel]

@Russel

I watched that clip too many times..hahhaha. But he is using SR5HH.Was looking out for a SR5H demo and it's not easy to find. Founs some but the sound quality is pretty bad on youtube.

@Psycho Ward

I hope the SR5H and the Sterling sound is not too far apart. Does it?

I know what you mean, man. I've seen Ed tear that one up more than a few times.

It is an HH, yes, but the soloed back pickup gives you a good idea of the sound of a single H. That and the dual H sounds are the ones I fell in LOVE with. For a while, about a year ago in Texas, I was loaned a single H to practice on; it's a more than capable bass, I assure you.

Sterlings and Ray's are different animals, man.

 

[davidgary73]

Given that the GNL has lot's of tones to play with, i hope SR5H can overshadow the GNL in terms of it's aggresiveness and the overall tonality.

Cheers

 

[Musicman Nut]

Given that the GNL has lot's of tones to play with, i hope SR5H can overshadow the GNL in terms of it's aggresiveness and the overall tonality.

Cheers

The only problem is, G&L's are ok if you don't mind sounding like that, and how do you face a real Player after he see's you've played one.

Sorry but ole Leo Missed the Boat on those Basses.

 

[davidgary73]

The only problem is, G&L's are ok if you don't mind sounding like that, and how do you face a real Player after he see's you've played one.

Sorry but ole Leo Missed the Boat on those Basses.

So GNL 2500L Tribute are substandards bass compare to SR5H?

If this is so, then i'm on the right track purchasing a SR5H..

 

[Big Poppa]

I think that the tributes compare more closely with our Sterling by Music Man import line
I dont think that any import is a fair comparison

 

[Musicman Nut]

So GNL 2500L Tribute are substandards bass compare to SR5H?

If this is so, then i'm on the right track purchasing a SR5H..

You will Not be disappointed with an Ernie Ball SR5, Music man basses melt into your hands, they feel 100% natural like they we're meant to be there, and nothing sounds as good, I have a few and all of them Play and sound incredible.

 

[davidgary73]

You will Not be disappointed with an Ernie Ball SR5, Music man basses melt into your hands, they feel 100% natural like they we're meant to be there, and nothing sounds as good, I have a few and all of them Play and sound incredible.

Awesome. I'm truly getting overly excited in getting the SR5H soon. Thanks Musicman Nut.

Btw, i just received "Victor Wooten - Groove Workshop" DVD this afternoon which i bought from amazon.com. Sat down for 5 1/2 hrs just watching his tutorial/classes. Really inspiring and how he emphasized his musical concepts thru out the entire masterclass from groove, right and wrong notes, articulation, emotions/feel, technique, rhythm, dynamics, tone, phrasing, space/rest, listening etc.

 

[mynan]

I have a few

Quite possibly the understatement of the century...

 

[MrMusashi]

more like a few hundred.. gheheh

i love the hh models.. so versatile soundwise

MrM